Clint Bowyer posted his third top-10
finish of the past four starts and his crew chief, Shane
Wilson, moved into a tie for the lead in the race for
the prestigious MOOG®
"Problem Solver of the Year" Award
following Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR Sprint
Cup race at Kansas Speedway.
“Shane has made a huge run over the past month, and he
has done it by giving Clint a very competitive car in a
wide range of racing conditions,” said Federal-Mogul Motorsports Director Tim
Nelson. “They didn’t make the Chase this year, but
they’ve shown they are one of the most consistent and
competitive cars out right now. The No. 33’s MOOG-equipped chassis is dialed in for a
win, and they just might get one before the year is
out.”
Five-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson
also is returning to form just in time. Johnson
dominated Sunday’s race – leading 197 of 272 laps – en
route to his second win of the year. Johnson and the
MOOG-equipped No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet rose two spots to
third overall in Chase points, just four points behind
leader Carl Edwards.
The MOOG Problem Solver of the Year Award is
presented to the crew chief who has the most weekly MOOG
Award wins. In the case of a tie, the award goes to the
crew chief whose car ranks highest in season-ending
Sprint Cup points. “This award is always one of the most
competitive in Sprint Cup racing,” Nelson said. “There’s
a lot of pride in the pits and every crew chief wants to
show that he’s the best of the best when it comes to
solving problems during a race.”
MOOG steering and suspension components are the leading
choice of NASCAR crew chiefs and automotive repair
professionals and have helped drive an unprecedented 45
consecutive NASCAR Cup champions to victory.
For the latest news and statistics regarding the MOOG
Problem Solver awards, simply click on the “NASCAR” link
on the brand’s popular
website. This technician-focused site also includes
extensive technical information about MOOG steering and
suspension components and a wide range of common chassis
repair challenges. To identify the rightMOOG part for
virtually any application, please use the convenient,
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electronic catalog.
